Toyota Hiace Owner's Manual page 535

1 Remove the sand and dust from
around the oil filler cap.
2 Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking
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the dipstick.
4 Install the oil filler cap by turning
it clockwise.
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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be
consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may
increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance inter-
vals.
●
When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropri-
ate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds
or with a heavy load, when towing (for
South Africa), or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●
When leaving the engine idling for a
long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■ Used engine oil
●
Used engine oil contains poten-
tially harmful contaminants which
may cause skin disorders such as
inflammation and skin cancer, so
care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed and repeated contact. To
remove used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ters in household trash, in sewers
or onto the ground. Call your Toyota
dealer, service station or auto parts
store for information concerning
recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within
the reach of children.
NOTICE
■ To prevent serious engine dam-
age
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is
properly tightened.
Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the "FULL" and "LOW"
lines on the reservoir when the
engine is cold.
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